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International Students

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You are an international student if you will require a visa to attend The University of Tulsa. U.S. citizens and permanent residents should apply using the domestic student application. You are considered a transfer student if you have attended another university following high school graduation. Students with fewer than 48 hours of college credit need to submit a high school transcript in addition to college transcripts. You are considered a first-year student if you are entering university for the first time.

Apply with the TU Application
Apply with the Common App

In order to have sufficient time to have an application processed, submit all documents, apply for a student visa, and travel to the US, students are advised to allow at least two to three months to complete the entire procedure. Visit International Student & Scholar Services for additional support.

Application Requirements

  • $60 nonrefundable application fee
  • Passport bio page
  • An International Application for Admission. TU also accepts the Common App.
  • Official transcripts from all secondary/high school and university-level study. Official transcripts must be sent by your school to TU directly at international@utulsa.edu, via mail or through electronic transcript delivery. Certified copies are only acceptable when original transcripts are unavailable. Do not send TU your only original transcript because we are unable to return it to you.
  • Official IGCSE, A-Level, International Baccalaureate Diploma Program, or Advanced Placement results if taken.
  • Evidence of English proficiency.
  • Confirmation of Financial Resources. Proof of financial support for 1 year of study and living expenses must be on file at The University of Tulsa before an I-20 for F-1 student visa support is issued.

Recommended Materials

  • Counselor or teacher recommendation letters
  • Personal essay
  • SAT or ACT scores
    • Send your scores directly from the testing agency using the ETS (TOEFL/SAT) institution code: 6883 or the ACT institution code: 3444.

Transfer Credits

International students can transfer college/university credits to The University of Tulsa.

  • Apply to The University of Tulsa and submit all of the required materials.
  • Ask the registrar at each institution to send your official transcripts to The University of Tulsa.
  • If your transcripts are from a non-U.S. institution, send your course descriptions with certified translations. Advisers may ask for course syllabi as well.
  • A TU adviser will evaluate your courses and tell you how many transfer credits TU will accept. They will also tell you how many credits you will need to complete your degree.

Eligibility

  • You must complete the final 45 credit hours of your program at The University of Tulsa in order to receive a degree.
  • TU does not require secondary school transcripts if you have successfully completed more than 48 semester hours of academic credit.
  • You must be in good standing at the institutions you have attended.
  • If you have been dismissed or suspended from any college or university, TU will not consider you for admission for at least one year.
  • TU will not apply credit from another college or university during the dismissal period unless approved by the readmitting dean.
  • Students who were dismissed by The University of Tulsa must petition the dean of their college of enrollment for readmission.
  • TU also accepts IB, AP, and A-Level (with department approval) credits, but if you complete these exams in secondary school, you will be considered a freshman.

Sponsored Students

If you will be sponsored by a government or agency, your sponsors must provide a signed and/or certified, official letter dated within the last 12 months that indicates that the sponsor will cover all costs. TU will also accept letters issued for admission purposes only.

If you intend to have your spouse and/or children accompany you, the sponsorship letter should also mention coverage of your dependents. If the sponsorship letter does not include your spouse and children, you must provide evidence of sufficient financial means of support for dependents on your Confirmation of Financial Resources.

  • Scholarships

    International Freshman Student

    GPA to be consideredAmount
    4.0+$15,000
    3.75-3.99$12,000
    3.50-3.74$9,000
    3.25-3.49$7,000
    3.00-3.24$6,000

    International University Partnership Scholarship (2+2) – $13,500

    For the approved partners list, please contact international@utulsa.edu.

    International Transfer Student

    International students who transfer from a U.S institution with more than 24 credit hours may be eligible for domestic transfer scholarship.

    GPA to be consideredAmount
    3.50+$21,000
    3.00-3.49$16,000
    2.75-2.99Up to $10,000

    International Transfer Scholarship

    International students who transfer from an institution outside of the US with more than 24 credit hours and a GPA of 3.00+ may be eligible for an international transfer scholarship of $10,000.

    English language proficiency exams will be waived for transfer students who have 24 or more transferable credit hours from a U.S. post-secondary institution.

    IB Scholarship

    For students starting in fall 2023, TU will award an IB merit scholarship of $3,000 per year for IB students who complete the full IB diploma with a high school grade point average of at least 3.0. This scholarship is awarded with full time enrollment for eight semesters or until you earn your first degree, whichever comes first. For more information, visit the International Baccalaureate web page.

    Presidential Scholarship

    Presidential Scholarship recipients are awarded full tuition for eight semesters. Eligible students must have a 4.0 grade point average and must submit a separate application and resume when applying for the Presidential Scholarship. For more information, visit the Presidential Scholarship website.

  • Tuition and Fees
    Tuition and FeesAnnual Cost
    Fall and Spring Tuition*$46,932
    International Fee$372
    Health Insurance$2,223
    Student Fee$1,170
    Total Tuition and Fees$50,697

    Students who will have family members accompanying them must show an additional $3,000 for a spouse and $1,500 for each dependent child.

  • Living Expenses
    Living ExpensesAnnual Cost
    Textbooks$0
    Housing (on-campus) and Dining$13,668
    Personal Expenses$4,450
    Total Living Expenses$18,118

    There is a one-time student services fee of $500 for first-time enrollees.

    Housing and dining estimate based on double room in Hardesty Hall and a university meal plan with 12 meals per week (plus $400 Dining and $50 Game Day Dollars)

  • Summer Additional Expenses

    Students who intend to take summer classes will need to have additional funds as estimated below.

    TuitionCost
    International Fee$100
    Estimated Living Expenses$1,900 /month
  • Frequently Asked Questions

    International Admission

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    What do I do after I receive my I-20?

    After you receive your I-20 (F-1) or DS-2019 (J-1) from The University of Tulsa, first pay your I-901 SEVIS fee (this is separate from visa fees), then follow the U.S. Embassy/Consulate’s instructions to schedule an interview for your visa. It is important to apply for your visa as far in advance as possible

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    How do I get my I-20?

    After you are admitted to TU with confirmation of your financial resources, the DSO will issue your I-20. Please make sure you have submitted the confirmation of Financial Resources Form and bank certificate showing a balance of total cost of tuition, fees and living expenses.

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    Can I work while I am a TU student?

    International students are eligible to work part time in on-campus positions only. Immigration law prohibits any one on an F or J visa to work outside of their educational institution. International students are not eligible to work in positions labeled ‘Work Study.’

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    Can I live off campus to save money?

    All undergraduate students are required to live on campus for their first and second year at TU. First year freshmen are required to live in our residence halls. Second year students are eligible to live in TU’s on-campus apartments. After completing their second year, students may live off campus if they wish.

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    I haven’t taken and English Proficiency test before. Can I submit an essay to prove my English language ability?

    No. You must submit results from one of the English Proficiency exams TU honors.

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    I went to a high school where the medium of instruction is English. Will you accept a letter from my school instead of English test scores?

    No. Because we must gauge your ability to succeed as a TU student individually, a letter from your school regarding their medium of instruction will not fulfill our English Language Proficiency requirement. You must submit results from one of the English Proficiency exams TU honors.

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    Can international students get financial aid?

    Financial Aid through FAFSA is only available to U.S. citizens, therefore international students are not eligible for Financial Aid. We do not accept the CSS Profile at this time.

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    Are there any additional scholarship opportunities after I’ve received my initial scholarship award?

    Each applicant is evaluated for academic scholarship awards at the time of admission. Academic merit scholarships will be valid for four years (eight semesters). The Office of Admission only awards scholarships to incoming students.

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    Do you offer full tuition scholarships?

    The University of Tulsa offers one select full tuition scholarship program, the Presidential Scholarship. You can learn more about the application process for that scholarship here.

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    Does TU offer scholarships to international students?

    TU is able to offer merit-based (academic) scholarships to international undergraduate students from $4,000 to $15,000.  There is no separate application process for the scholarship.

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    What is the estimated total cost of tuition and fees?

    The total estimated cost for tuition, fees, housing and dining for the 2023-24 academic year is $68,811.

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    I’ve submitted my application materials, but my application portal checklist shows an X mark. What should I do?

    Some application documents require manual processing. Please allow up to 2 business days for your application material to be approved by our staff.